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ACT ONEBeggars OperaSymphonic Prog3.66 | 261 ratings |
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Very fast paced, generally organ based symphonic prog. The rhythm section is
frantically beating along in most songs with fast runs coming from the organ or rocking
solos by the guitarist. Not much vocals on this record and for the most part (aside a
few parts of track 1) they are decent. The solos may seem a little endless so if your
not into that kinda thing. Otherwise though very good record! Poet and Peasant- Rocking track soaked in lots and lots of organ, and a very nice, though after a while repetitive rhythm section. Lyrics a bit cheesy. Passacaglia- Very nice song, organ takes a back seat for a while when the song gets some heavey riffs going and some nice soloing. Then it turns funky with some wah wah and more solos. Very nice guitar track with organ joining the rhythm. More speedy organ runs at the end. Memory- Another solid song. This song is pretty balanced each intrument doing its part and none really dominating like in some of the other tracks. Tighter written song than the first two for sure which have a lot of soloing. Raymond Road- Frantic rhythm section going in this track with organs taking the lead. Very classically oriented guitar and organ going on in the beginning. Then shifts into more rocking leads from the guitar and the organ gets to the floating type sound for a while. Definite rips or nods if you will of classical songs in this one. This song gets a little rambly especially in the second half with all the rips. Light Cavalry- This track has some nice pace changes. There is better cohesiveness with more interplay between intstruments and less endless organ soloing. Sarabande- Reminicient of the 2nd track with the funky hard beginning. Solid song throughout. Think- Lots of Vocals in this one, this song is a bit boring imo.
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